A sensitive neighbour

To ensure that neighbours are not adversely impacted by the operation of the proposed drive-thru, we will implement the following measures: 

• Extensive landscaping and new tree planting along key residential boundaries, minimising visual impacts. 
• Appropriate control measures to be incorporated into our ventilation systems, limiting cooking odours. 

• A sensitive light scheme, lowering lighting spill beyond the site boundary. 
• A minimum of three daily litter picks to collect all litter in the vicinity of the restaurant, not just McDonald’s packaging. 
• Appropriate control measures to limit noise from the development to surrounding neighbours.

We strive to be a good neighbour and make a positive impact in the communities we operate in. We believe we have a responsibility to the people we serve. 

• 90% of McDonald’s restaurants are locally franchised, a model that sees local people managing the restaurant and supporting their communities through charity and sponsorship. 
• McDonald’s are committed to combatting litter, and as well as undertaking at least three local picks a day, we also have partnered with LitterLotto. This gives customers opportunities to win prizes just for binning their litter and recording it in the LitterLotto app. 
• We invest in local and national sport programmes in partnership with the 4 UK Football Associations. Our new participation programme has successfully provided over 5 million hours of free fun football for children across the UK.